Substation P&C Engineering Associate II

Mesa Brand; Knoxville, Chattanooga (TN, TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Disability Insurance (Company Paid)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Matching Contribution

Section 125/Cafeteria Plan

Long Term Care Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Annual Performance Bonus

9/80 Work Schedule Option

FSA and HSA Options

Job summary

Mesa Brand seeks a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer to advance within our Power Delivery Substation group. The role supports clients nationwide from locations within commuting distance of Knoxville or Chattanooga, TN.

You will design and mark up protection schemes using AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu, with a focus on reliability and code compliance. You’ll work with engineers and drafters, review diagrams and calculations, and travel for site visits as needed while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transmission substation P&C design experience for 12kV–230kV systems.
• Located within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN.
• FE certification required.
• Willingness to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of drafters, designers, and engineers.
• Create and review single-line/three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and BoMs for medium- to large-scale projects.
• Examine drawings and calculations to locate inconsistencies and propose corrective actions with documentation.
• Travel to client sites for periodic site visits (1–2 nights per month).
• Ensure deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa QA procedures.

Skills

Substation P&C design

FE certification

Fast learner

Protection fundamentals

Independent problem-solver

Effective communicator

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Chattanooga
629 Market St
Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA

Chattanooga
629 Market St
Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA

Knoxville
10604 Murdock Dr
Knoxville, TN 37932, USA

Knoxville
10604 Murdock Dr
Knoxville, TN 37932, USA

Mesa seeks a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer who’s looking to further their career in the electric power industry. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group, which supports various clients across the United States.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ Years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV.
• Location – Located within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN.
• FE certification
• Fast learner – You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.
• Understanding of protection fundamentals – CTs, VTs, differential protection, CB protection, line protection, etc.
• Design software proficiency – Utilizes AutoCAD to develop designs and can provide design markups using Bluebeam Revu.
• Independent problem-solver – Can spot inconsistencies, trace root causes in drawings or specifications, and deliver well-documented solutions with minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator – Comfortable presenting technical findings to leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Travel availability – Willing to travel to client sites for periodic site visits, typically 1–2 single-night trips per month.
• Desire to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.

What You’ll Learn

• Project management – The process for leading a project’s design from concept to close-out; aiming for schedule and cost targets.
• Leadership – Guiding junior engineers on drafting standards, calculation methods, and best-practice workflows.
• Professional communication – Presenting design rationale and progress updates to clients, senior management, and cross-functional teams.

What You’ll Do

• Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers.
• Increase your knowledge under the mentorship of senior engineers.
• Create and review single-line/three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, battery size calculations, and BoMs for medium- to large-scale projects.
• Examine drawings, specifications, and calculations to locate inconsistencies; research standards or vendor data; propose corrective actions with clear documentation, all with minimal supervision.
• Identify process bottlenecks, develop internal time-saving tools, and contribute to Mesa’s internal knowledge base.
• Ensure all deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa’s internal QA procedures.

What You’ll Earn

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay - 10 Days Annually
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option
• FSA and HSA Options

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

Required

3 years:

Transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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